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Getting back to workThe steps involved in starting your recovery and getting you back to work.
Guide to health and safety lawsAn overview of the laws, how they fit together and what they require of employers and workers.
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Quad bikes are Queensland farming’s biggest killer
More than 50 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2011. Our new advertising campaign aims to reduce quad bike deaths and injuries.
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Safe Work Month 2022 and Work Well 365
Register now for events and download resources to help you keep work health, safety and return to work top of mind all year round.
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Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week, celebrated annually in October, promotes the importance of mental health and wellbeing and aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
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Ambassadors
Our safety ambassadors share their stories and increase awareness of the importance of mentally healthy workplaces and work health and safety.
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Farm safety calendar competition
Farm safety calendar competition winners announced! View the winning entries and order your 2023 Farm safety calendar today!
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Safe Work and Return to Work Awards 2022
The 2022 Safe Work and Return to Work Awards winners have been announced. Congratulations to all winners and finalists for demonstrating innovation, leadership and commitment to work health and safety and rehabilitation and return to work.
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Medical fees update - effective 1 December 2022
WorkCover Queensland has updated the Medical Items Table of Costs. Changes take effect on 1 December 2022.
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Private Hospital Services Table of Costs update – effective 1 December 2022
WorkCover Queensland has updated our Private Hospital Services Table of Costs, which was published in the Queensland Government Gazette on F...
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Rogue electrician shut down in Townsville
The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) has obtained a court ordered injunction preventing an unlicensed electrical contractor from carrying out ...
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Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2022
Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological hea...
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Work Well 365 Speaker Series - Measures for mentally healthier work – Sharron O'Neill
Join this FREE event streamed online where Sharron O'Neill talks about measures for mentally healthier work.
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Workers injured in formwork collapse
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Worker’s leg crushed by steel sheet dropped from crane
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Young worker struck by heavy timber sheets
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Worker killed after metal frame contacts high voltage overhead powerline
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Immersion pulmonary oedema risk when diving and snorkelling
28 October 2022